MIZORAM: AGREEMENT SIGNED ON REPATRIATION OF DISPLACED BRU PERSONS FROM THE STATE

An agreement has been signed on repatriation of displaced Bru persons from Mizoram since 1997, by Govt. Of India, Govt. of Mizoram and Tripura and Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) in New Delhi today in presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Mizoram and Tripura where 5,407 families comprising of 32,876 persons presently residing in temporary camps in Tripura will repatriate to Mizoram before 30th September, 2018. The agreement was signed by Smt. Rina Mitra, Special Secretray (Internal Security), MHA, Shri Sanjeev [Ranjan , Chief Secretary, Govt. of Tripura, Shri Lalnunmawla Chuaungo, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Mizoram and Shri A. Sawibunga, President, MBDPF.

Government of India will provide financial assistance for rehabilitation of Brus in Mizoram and address their issues of security, education, livelihood etc. in consultation with Government of Mizoram and Tripura. A Committee under Special security (Internal Security) will coordinate the implementation of this agreement.